Colt Python ( Thnx For Replies)

dan belisle said:
"Going by the grips, is that actually a first generation Python?"

Maybe not. The snubbie pythons used the service rgips long after the rest of the line went to target grips. I recall seeing new snubbies in the early 80s with the same grips. - dan
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I have a 1st generation model and the target grips on mine are fully checkered, with the exception of the medallion and a small strip on the front and back of the grips. Another difference on my 1st generation is the front sight, which actually has a flat section on top. Also, my rear sight looks like the one in the 2nd picture, flat in the area of the adjustment screw.
 
I know at one point they went from one pin holding the front sight, to two pins.

Mike, that sure is a beautiful six incher you have there!
 
Jeff/1911 said:
I know at one point they went from one pin holding the front sight, to two pins.

Mike, that sure is a beautiful six incher you have there!
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Thanks, tomorrow is "revolver day" for me at the range. I'm taking my Python, 1960 Ruger SBH, 1972 S&W 14-3, and a 1962 Colt Official Police, and I'll be shooting them for the first time since I aquired them over the last couple of months. The semi-autos will have yo wait there turn :)
Mike
 
Jeff/1911 said:
I know at one point they went from one pin holding the front sight, to two pins.
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Just a note to all if you are thinking of rebarreling a prohib to a longer barrel. The 1 vs 2 pins is important. Old is pre approx 1993.

The old style Python barrel threads are .5634-32 threads.
These old style threaded barrels are identified by having TWO pins in the front sight.

The new style Python threads are the same size as the Trooper Mark III/King Cobra.
These threads are .562-36 threads.
These new style threaded barrels are identified by having ONE front sight pin.
 
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Jeff/1911 said:
Here are a few pics of my Royal Blue Snubby that Strangeday was kind enough to sell to me...:D Thanks, Buddy!

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Going by the grips, is that actually a first generation Python? Very nice. I love my 1992 Royal Blue 6" bought on CGN last month but wish I could also do the 12-6 thing and get her 4" and 2" little sisters.
Mike

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Cripes, I just wet myself! I'm not a python guy, but those are bleedin beautiful!
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cal. jeffrey said:
so, for all of you who have posted you like Smith and Wessons better than a Colt Python, what Smith gun would you take over a Python--- for similar beauty and quality and fun shooting?
I like both----- just curious...
I will admit--- I admire my colts more... but the Smiths are always the ones that make it to the range :rolleyes:
cheers to all and safe shooting :canadaFlag::D
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Model 27 in 357, model 29 in 44. Honourable mention to 586's
 
SandRoad said:
Take a look in the picture.

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:redface:Oops,:redface:. Sorry about that. I'm 'a day late and a buck short today'. For some God unknown reason, I was looking at the rear sight.:rolleyes: Checked mine and it has the two pins and as I mentioned in a previous post the top of the front sight also is flat rather than rounded. Thanks again for clueing me in. Oh, also on mine, the top of the rear sight, in the area of the verticle adjustment screw, is flat rather than having the hump as in the picture.
 
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The Python was hand fitted each part hand honed to a perfect fit,the Diamond Back and King Cobra were made with the mic parts that were closest to what the machines were supossed to turn out(no hand fitting)!

The Trooper Mk 111 was the next to top of the non hand fitted guns,with the King Cobra tops!

The King Cobra is probably the strongest handgun Colt ever made.

It's only weakness is that the fireing pin is pressed into the frame(no dry fireing)unlike the Python which like the 1911 just unscrew the rear sight and pop in another fireing pin!

If somebody offers you a Python at a resonable price JUMP on it!

Bob:)
 
The Maginicent Python

They really are an amazing gun to handle and behold. :)

One must remember too, particularly in the case of 12(6) prohib's, that the ones in circulation here in Canada are all we are ever going to see. And their condition is certainly not getting any better as they travel through numerous hands. Hopefully the condition of these pieces will be preserved as much as possible, through careful handling. ;)
 
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Max Owner said:
.........................and selling to me.
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Max, I'm sure we can find you one, if you are really interested...;) And yes, if I were to sell this one, and if the original owner didn't want it back (I always try to offer this, if possible) then you certainly are first in line on this one. :)

However, I just can't imagine selling it. That might be an "eye roller" for a lot of my friends here, as I likely have a well earned reputation for selling everything, often right after I buy it. :redface: To me, at least for now...this revolver seems to have found a special place in my heart. It's the first time I've ever bought a gun that I didn't rush out to the range to shoot immediately; or at least planned to do so. In some cases I'll end up selling a gun before I have a chance to shoot it, but not usually.

I definitely am going to fire this one, but tenderly, and at the the right time and not with heavy loads. I guess you could say we are still in the "courting phase" of our relationship. ;)

So, do you want me to help you find one like this? Blued, or is Stainless or Nickel OK too?

Jeff.
 
Does anyone have a 6" polished nickel or stainless for sale? I am looking to spend around $1000 to $1200 for it.
 
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